Checked against official Nevada sources on Oct 8, 2026
Nevada CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Nevada follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Nevada source, and a free practice test.
FirstTry CDL is not affiliated with any DMV, FMCSA or government agency. Practice questions are exam-style questions built from the official CDL manual, not actual test questions.
Nevada CDL facts
| What | What Nevada says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | You must be at least 18 to get a CDL, and at least 21 to drive in interstate commerce. | Official page |
| Age 21 and 25 rules | You must be 21 to get a passenger or hazmat endorsement. You must be 25 to get an endorsement for combinations over 70 feet long. | Official page |
| Ages 18 to 20 | A CDL for ages 18 to 20 has Restriction R (no passengers or hazmat) and Restriction K (intrastate commerce only). | Official page |
| CLP fee | $141.50 for a Commercial Learner Permit. | Official page |
| CDL fee, knowledge and skills tests | $141.50 for an original or transfer CDL that needs knowledge and skills tests (8 year license). | Official page |
| CDL fee, knowledge tests only | $111.50 for an original or transfer CDL that needs knowledge tests only. | Official page |
| Completing a CLP into a CDL | $58.25 to complete a learner permit and issue a CDL. | Official page |
| Endorsement fee | $14.00 per endorsement, plus a $3.50 photo fee. | Official page |
| Skills test fee | $30.00 plus a $3.50 photo fee for a driving skills test for a full license or for restrictions and endorsements. | Official page |
| Duplicate CDL fee | $22.50. | Official page |
| Payment methods | Cash, checks, money orders for the exact amount, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. No cryptocurrency or PayPal. | Official page |
| CLP validity | A CLP is valid for 180 days from the date it is issued. | Official page |
| CLP renewal | A CLP can be renewed. If you renew it, you must retake all CDL skills tests, because skills tests may not be banked. If your CLP has been expired for 30 days or more, you must retake all knowledge tests. If you renew it a second time, you must retake all knowledge tests. | Official page |
| CLP holding time | You must hold your CLP at least 14 days before any skills test. | Official page |
| Third party skills tests | A skills test with a Third Party Certifier must be scheduled at least four days ahead. | Official page |
| Out of state skills tests | Nevada CLP holders may take their skills tests in another state. Out-of-state CLP holders may not be skills tested in Nevada. | Official page |
| CLP endorsements | A CLP may have only the passenger (P), school bus (S) and tanker (N) endorsements. P must carry the P restriction and N must carry the X restriction. | Official page |
| Driving with a CLP | You may drive only with a CDL holder next to you who is at least 25, holds the right class and endorsements, and has at least one year of commercial driving experience in that class. | Official page |
| Tanker CLP rule | A CLP holder with an N endorsement may drive only an empty tank vehicle that has been purged of any hazmat residue. | Official page |
| Who must take entry level driver training | First time Class A or Class B applicants, Class B holders upgrading to Class A, and first time school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazmat (H) applicants. | Official page |
| Training school business license | Nevada asks you to check that your training school has a Nevada DMV business license. The DMV may refuse your training results if it does not. | Official page |
| Hazmat endorsement process | You must be 21 and a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. You must finish hazmat training and the TSA background check before the hazmat knowledge test. | Official page |
| Hazmat TSA fee | $86.50 is paid at IdentoGO for fingerprinting. Cash is not accepted. The DMV page says TSA review takes about 30 days. | Official page |
| Self certification | You must certify at the DMV whether you drive interstate or intrastate, and whether you are excepted or non-excepted. Non-excepted drivers must have a medical certificate on their record. | Official page |
| Medical examiner | Your medical exam must be from a provider on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Nevada does not accept others. Nevada gets most certificates electronically. | Official page |
| Class C CDL | Nevada has a Class C CDL for vehicles made to carry 16 or more people including the driver, or vehicles that need hazmat placards. | Official page |
| License length | A CDL for applicants under 65 expires eight years after issue. For applicants 65 and older, it expires four years from their date of birth. | Official page |
| Skills test | The skills test has three parts in order: vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control and on-road driving. You must pass each part before the next. | Official page |
| Skills test vehicle | The test vehicle must be empty and must have a manufacturer plate or label showing its GVWR or GCWR. You bring your own pointer for the vehicle inspection. | Official page |
| Skills test insurance | You need a Nevada Evidence of Insurance card for the test vehicle. SR-22 certificates are not accepted. | Official page |
| Arrival time | Arrive at least 15 minutes early for a skills test. If you are late, the DMV may cancel your appointment. | Official page |
| Skills testing offices | Skills tests are given at the Elko, Winnemucca, Reno and North Las Vegas offices. A Silverado office in Las Vegas is listed as coming this fall. | Official page |
| Non-domiciled CLP | Nevada does not issue non-domiciled CLPs. | Official page |
| Mexico and Canada licenses | Nevada does not issue a CDL to people who hold a valid commercial license from Mexico or Canada. | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Nevada CDL page before you go. Read the official Nevada CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Nevada manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.